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Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering

Cohere Health
Location
United States
Posted
21 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$175,000 to $195,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years directly managing software or data engineers in a production engineering environment
  • Demonstrated success building, coaching, and managing high-performing engineering teams
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives from planning through production
  • Strong technical depth in modern data platforms, including data ingestion, ETL/ELT, distributed data processing, data modeling, cloud-based data architectures, and production data systems
  • Experience with modern cloud and data technologies such as AWS, S3, Iceberg, Glue, Airflow, Spark/PySpark, Athena, or comparable technologies
Nice to have
  • Experience building or operating enterprise-scale data lakehouse, data platform, or data infrastructure capabilities
  • Experience working with healthcare data, including claims, eligibility, clinical, provider, or other healthcare datasets
  • Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, data cataloging, security, privacy, and regulated data environments
  • Demonstrated success helping an engineering team mature its delivery practices, technical standards, operational discipline, or platform capabilities during a period of significant growth
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering will lead a team responsible for Cohere Health’s Data Platform, focusing on scaling technology and enhancing client delivery. This role involves managing engineering teams, overseeing complex data initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and collaborating with various stakeholders to build a reliable data foundation. The manager will also guide the evolution of the data platform and maintain strong technical oversight throughout the delivery process.

Benefits
  • Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account
  • Flexible Time Off + Company Holidays
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is provided but may vary based on qualifications and experience
  • The role requires significant leadership and technical depth, which may be challenging for candidates without extensive experience
  • The position involves managing complex initiatives, which may require strong organizational skills and adaptability
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